he agle’s ye TVolume 8 Issue 6 E St. Benedict at Auburndale High School,E Cordova, TN March 23, 2012 SBA makes quality education affordable Rachel Hofer The fees, a budget that is $1 million Reporter which include Memphis Area Private Schools short, that money must be the registration raised through alternative One of the most notable char- fee, activity Tuition and Fees for 2012 - 2013* means. acteristics of private schools fee and drug St. Benedict at Auburndale $8,735 St. Benedict raises that set them apart from public testing fee, are this additional money schools is the tuition. $660. Christian Brothers High School $9,900 through the Development Students at St. Benedict must There are Department. The SBA pay tuition in order to attend many aspects Annual Fund brings in the facilities. Tuition to attend of running a Briarcrest Christian School $12,895 much of the missing bud- St. Benedict is about $8,000; school that cost get through generous do- this is 46 percent lower than much more Evangelical Christian School $13,125 nations from parents and the tuition of local comparable than expected. alumni. Fees, including schools. The budget has St. Agnes Academy $14,285 the registration fee, activ- “SBA works very hard to in- to cover main- ity fee, and drug testing sure that our tuition is afford- tenance, tech- St. George’s Independent School $16,590 fee, are also used to meet able for the great many,” said nology repairs, the budget. George Valadie, school princi- and a $2.1 Many of the sports pal. million annual St. Mary’s Episcopal School $17,500 teams at SBA also have SBA currently has a budget payment relat- fundraising events to help that totals close to $9 million. ed to the con- Memphis University School $17,500 offset the costs of their Since there are about 1,000 struction of the events. *According to each school’s website students currently attending school. “The SBA Annual Fund SBA, tuition alone contributes “Our annual expense to Director of Business Affairs. close to $1 million is still left is one of the ways that we raise approximately $8 million to ‘keep the lights on’ is about After taking into account the unaccounted for in the budget. the school’s fund. $375,000,” said Kathy Hurt, money raised from tuitions, Since the school cannot run on see TUITION on page 6 Father/Daughter Dance results in great laughs Mariah Bamrick Sunday, February 26 at Co- tee. Any leftover proceeds will the dads whose dance moves Chick-fil-A and Starbucks gift Reporter lonial Country Club. It was benefit Project Graduation. attracted much attention. Se- cards were also given out to sponsored by The Home and The dance served as an op- nior Meghan Padial said, “The raffle winners. St. Benedict’s junior and School Association and par- portunity to spend quality time Millers’ dad can really dance!” As for the dancing, favor- senior girls, along with their ents Belinda Hurley, Jill Fri- with their fathers before head- However, senior Caitlin ite songs of the night included, fathers, were invited to attend erott, and Karen Hamilton ing off to college. King’s father, Terry King, “The Cupid Shuffle,” “The the Father/Daughter Dance on formed the planning commit- Senior Katie Miller said, “I “jerked” his way to first place Electric Slide,” ”The YMCA,” loved the princess theme be- and was awarded a gift card. and “Butterfly Kisses.” cause it reminded me of how I’m a princess.” An Italian dinner kicked off the fun-filled night. The girls also participated in a scaven- ger hunt for items a typical “dad” would have on hand, such as a size 13 shoe, dollar bills with a specific letter on them, and a piece of Memphis Tiger’s gear. Junior Casey Lazek said, “The scavenger hunt was fun, but my dad and I were laugh- ing because he didn’t have hardly any of the items I was looking for, like cufflinks.” The dads also had the oppor- tunity to compete in a danc- ing contest. This activity, no doubt, provided lots of laughs. photo by Jessie Peel Patrick Miller, father of se- photo by Jessie Peel Senior Christine Cabrera and her father share a dance at the an- nior Jessica Miller and junior Terry King (above left), father of senior Caitlin King, busts a move nual Father/Daughter Dance. Rachael Miller, was one of during a dance contest in which he won first place. What’s inside the Eye Page Pages 7 Page 8 Are You3 Tipping Prom Advice Enough? For Guys Music Fest Line-Up The Eagle’s Eye St. Benedict at Auburndale The Eye on Editorials 2 March 2012 Editorial Board Editor-in-Chief Jobs teach the value of school John Hofer worth significantly more. am going to be working to cre- News Editor I have learned to prioritize, ate the positive circumstances Katie Akin and time has become a lot I will want to enter into after Allie Heirigs more special now that so much graduation. Sports Editor of it has been taken up. Rather I have witnessed how hard Zach Wiley New Perspectives than expecting to go out with it is to be in the real working my friends every weekend, I world without a good college Features Editor Features Editor now look forward to, and re- degree. I have seen how hard Allie Heirigs ally truly appreciate, the rare it is to make ends meet with nights I get off work to spend minimum wage jobs, and it’s Do you remember in junior when we feel the apron strings Culture Editor time with my friends. not pretty. That could be the high when you first started go- tugging the hardest - when we Copy Editor Having a job has given me reality for a lot of us in a few ing out on the weekends with need money. Artist a more realistic look at the years if we don’t take advan- your friends? You would ask So, I, like many other teen- Marissa Boulanger world that my previously very tage of the leg up we’ve been for 20 bucks and then your agers, got a job. I thought it sheltered upbringing didn’t. I given through a private school mom would drop you off at would basically involve show- work with people who aren’t education and take college se- Reporters the movie theater to meet ing up for a few hours a week, there for spending money, but riously. Mariah Bamrick your friends. You would think, getting my paycheck and then are working minimum wage to Next year there is not go- Katie Disalvo “Wow, this is what indepen- promptly going off to spend- support themselves and often ing to be anyone to hold my Lexie Heroux dence feels like; I’m finally on ing it. But, quite unexpected- times a dependent or two. hand and make sure I turn in Rachel Hofer my own.” ly, having a job became more The struggles of my cowork- all of my assignments before Allie McNamara Now we’re driving our- than a weekly paycheck. ers living paycheck to pay- the quarter ends. That will be Amanda Slade selves, staying out later, and I have learned the difference check have actually inspired on me. It’s a lot to take in, but Rachel Smith really feeling like we’re on between something you’ve me to work harder at school the choices I make in the next Adviser our own…except when we worked for and something and take it more seriously. couple of years will be life- Dianna Cervetti need to bug our parents for that’s handed to you. Though College for me isn’t just where lasting, the difference between gas money, prom dress money, the items have the same cost I’m going to spend the next a law career or working as a 2011-2012 money, money, money. That’s printed on the price tag, one’s seven years, but the place I cashier. THSPA Awards (THSPA-TN H.S. Press Assoc.)

“All-Tennessee” Highest rating for a high Sharing awkward moments school publication because it made her feel un- the lunch line while a person Second Place Best Affiliated Website Lexie Heroux comfortable. It was also be- behind you is right on your tail cause she thought people were and won’t scoot back. My con- Third Place staring at her teeth. Weird. clusion was that they might be Best Inside Page Design School Life When one person feels uneasy, nervous that someone will take their spot in line. But, breath- Honorable Mention Awards the other person will pick up Best Overall Newspaper Reporter on it. This is when awkward ing down someone’s neck? Best Front Page Design moments are born. That’s how people get sick. Best Review Since I am a fairly outgoing My personal favorite is open- Best Illustration Have you ever experienced the same situations, but in the person, I try my best to avoid ing the bathroom door at the The Eagle’s Eye is published extremely awkward situations environment of school, many moments like these. But a lot same time someone is coming monthly during the school year, by the newspaper staff at St. at school? If you are thinking can relate. of times, the stimulator isn’t out. This has happened to me Benedict at Auburndale, 8250 yes, then you are one of many Have you ever waved at you, it’s the other person. on numerous occasions, and a Varnavas, Cordova, TN 38016. couple of those times, the door Telephone:901-260-2840. The people who have also been a someone and they didn’t see Have you ever experienced Eagle’s Eye is distributed free victim of a strange encounters you? Or when you smile at the “too close for comfort” en- actually smacked me in the to all members of the student with a guy you like, a teacher air because you thought she counters? I can hardly tolerate face. Some luck, huh? body. Commentaries and opin- ion columns are the expressed overhearing your complaints was smiling at you? someone talking to me when Regardless of how awkward opinion of the author and not of about them, or a sneeze that One of my friends told me they’re one millimeter away and clumsy these situations The Eagle’s Eye and its Edito- just won’t come out. Not ev- she didn’t like it when people from my face. Also, people may seem, school wouldn’t be rial Board, or its adviser. These opinions do not reflect the eryone feels uneasy in all of looked at her for a long time have told me about standing in school without them! views of the Catholic Diocese of Memphis. Letter to the Edi- tor Policy: Letters must include the writer’s name, signature and class or position. Typed, dou- Newspaper receives awards ble-spaced letters are preferred, but legible, hand-written sub- Katie Akin won Honorable Mention for ful in a new category at the tion came away with second missions are acceptable. Letters News Editor Best Overall Newspaper. THSPA awards. THSPA added place in Best Affiliated Web- can be mailed, hand-delivered Individuals on The Eagle’s awards for online papers for site for its my.hsj.org online or e-mailed to the adviser. The Eagle’s Eye will not print any- The Eagle’s Eye and its staff Eye staff, as well as a guest the first time this year. Saint paper. This is the first year for thing deemed libelous, obscene were recently given several cartoonist, were also honored Benedict’s resident publica- the online edition. or in poor taste, in accordance with the Supreme Court’s justi- honors for journalistic excel- at the THSPA awards. fied standards. The meaning of lence. On March 5, the Ten- Culture Editor Marissa Bou- any submission will not be al- nessee High School Press langer was given an Honorable tered, but we reserve the right to correct spelling, grammar Association held its annual Mention in the category of and punctuation when neces- awards ceremony at Lipscomb Best Review for her article on sary. Additionally, The Eagle’s University in Nashville, where The Help. Sports Editor Zach Eye refuses to print criticism which is not constructive and The Eagle’s Eye was awarded. Wiley was also given an Hon- supported by facts. After submitting two issues orable Mention for his front from the 2011-2012 school page design. Guest Cartoon- year, The Eagle’s Eye had its ist Renee Adamec received an work scrutinized by journalis- Honorable Mention for Best tic experts. The THSPA gave Illustration. Editor-in-Chief The Eagle’s Eye an “All-Ten- John Hofer was awarded third nessee” rating for the over- place for Best Inside-Page De- all papers, the highest rating sign. photo by Dianna Cervetti awarded, and SBA’s paper The Eagle’s Eye was success- The Eagle’s Eye staff won All-Tennessee, the highest rating. The Eagle’s Eye The Eye on Editorials St. Benedict at Auburndale March 2012 3 Check out these books for a good read traumatized young victim, but 6. Science Fiction: Ender’s ways love, class, and celeb- in the end Jordan must serve a Game by Orson Scott Card rity can forever change friend- Marissa Boulanger higher end than physical love. To defend against a hostile ships, Black Rabbit Summer alien race, government agen- tells how Pete, Pauly, twins Books for Teens 3. War Book: Black Hawk cies breed child geniuses and Eric and Nicole, and Raymond Down by Mark Bowden train them as soldiers. A bril- have grown up—and apart— Culture Editor A gripping account of mod- liant boy, Andrew “Ender” from the tightknit group they ern war, Black Hawk Down is Wiggin is drafted to the orbit- were as kids. based on real events of 1993. ing Battle School for rigor- After twisted personal histo- Televisions, computers, and beth’s independent spirit and A hundred U.S. soldiers were ous military training. His two ries and pharmaceuticals come cell phones compete for time early on she is determined to dropped by helicopter into the older siblings are every bit as up, old jealousies surface at in the average day of a teen- dislike Darcy and his arro- heart of Mogadishu, Somalia. unusual as he is, and between their “reunion.” The party’s ager. One media type losing gance. Their first impressions The mission was supposed to the three of them lie the abili- soon over, and the group splin- its place is books. As technol- give way to true feelings in a take an hour, but by morning, ties to remake a world… if the ters off into the chaotic night ogy becomes more advanced, comedy profoundly concerned 18 Americans were dead, and world survives. of the carnival. some people drift away from with happiness and how it 70 more injured. Days later, a girl goes miss- leisurely reading, while some might be achieved. 7. Sports: Tangerine by ing and the prime suspect in become absorbed in the new 4. Humor: Me Talk Pretty Edward Bloor her disappearance is one of the Kindles, Nooks, and other e- 2. Classic (Boy): For Whom One Day by David Sedaris Twelve-year-old Paul, who old gang. Pete doesn’t know readers. the Bell Tolls by Earnest An account of Sedaris’ pe- lives in the shadow of his foot- what to believe: could one of No matter what the medium, Hemingway culiar childhood in North ball hero brother Erik, fights his childhood friends really be however, there are some books Robert Jordan is a demoli- Carolina, bizarre career path, for the right to play soccer a cold-blooded killer? that every teen should read. tions expert assigned during and move with his partner to despite his near blindness and the Spanish Civil War to work France, this collection of short slowly begins to remember the 9. Historical Fiction: Mem- 1. Classic (Girl): Pride and with a unit in the mountains. stories is a hilarious insight incident that damaged his eye- oirs of a Geisha by Arthur Prejudice by Jane Austen The Spaniards, living in caves into the mind of Sedaris as he sight. Golden A delightful comedy of mar- and fighting as guerillas, are takes on the new challenges A novel told in first person, riage traces the courtship of led by Pablo, a once noble his life throws at him. 8. Thriller/Horror: Black Rab- the book, later movie adap- Elizabeth and Darcy as they fighter for democracy who has bit Summer by Kevin Brooks tation, explains the fictional overcome his pride and her degenerated into little more 5. Fantasy: Harry Potter A smart, tense murder mys- story of a geisha working in prejudice and fall in love. than a bandit. Jordan goes on Series by J.K. Rowling tery intertwined with an emo- Kyoto, Japan, before and after Many are charmed by Eliza- to fall in love with Maria, a Is an explanation necessary? tional investigation of the World War II. Keep waiter’s perspective in mind customers want to enjoy a nice rely on tips. I was only paid sure can be high and every- meal. Being respectful and $2.15 an hour,” Lindsey Wells, thing can’t be flawless. Katie Disalvo showing proper manners is the hostess at Thai Bistro, said. “There is a lot of pressure. least a teenager can do. Restaurants are not required to You’re worried about getting Ado-lessons Something that is very irritat- pay minimum wage, because the orders wrong, customers ing to waiters is the lack of tips most of a waiter’s salary is ex- will complain at you and that Reporter from teenagers. It is expected pected to come from tips. your boss will yell at you,” that customers leave a 15- 20 Even if your waiter is a little Winnie Law, waitress at China percent tip. Keep in mind that slower than you would like, Inn 2 said. Dining out is a treat and a and they were so loud. People tips are divided among wait- it is important to think about Next time you go out and privilege that many of us get. were leaving, and the owners ers, bus boys and hosts. What his or her situation. Hundreds don’t experience the speedy Although this is something were yelling at the staff and may seem like a few dollars to of other people come to the and perfect service you may special for us, some hostesses, getting very upset,” Ali said. you makes up most of a serv- restaurant where they work expect, think about the stress- waiters, and waitresses may Restaurants thrive on busi- er’s pay. and also expect great service. ful circumstances your server not feel the same way. ness and word of mouth, and “As a waitress, you have to When extremely busy, pres- may be experiencing. “Teenagers sometimes come in and do not respect others around them,” Ali Durbin, a Scale of Tip Appropriateness waitress at Outback, said. It is expected that teenagers know how to compose them- selves appropriately while out. On occasion this is not the case and being rude is thought of as tolerable. Studies from Public Agenda have found that Americans say rudeness is on the rise in our society and 41 percent admit they too are sometimes a part of the prob- lem. In all regions, poor customer service is a high complaint due to reckless mistakes even though waiters work hard to please their customers and it is important to make them feel appreciated. Restaurant own- ers can also get fed up with rude teenagers. “There was a party of teenagers that came in cartoon by Marissa Boulanger The Eagle’s Eye St. Benedict at Auburndale The Eye on News 4 March 2012 SBA club raises awareness Allie Heirigs cruitment method used by the “Our goal for Features Editor LRA. Children as young as the year is to send five are kidnapped from their at least one child A group of students dedicat- homes, then forced to beat and in the war zone to ed to awareness and outreach kill their neighbors and par- school for a year,” joined the ranks of SBA’s ents. The kidnapped children said club president, clubs this semester. will be used as soldiers if they Katie Beth Wein. The Global Outreach Club are boys and sex slaves if they Global Outreach was started by a group of stu- are girls. Club’s first fund- dents in history teacher Mr. Last year, Mr. McDonald’s raiser was a bake McDonald’s class after they world history class watched sale January 24 that were moved by the horrible the Academy Award Nominee raised about $250. plight of children in the war for Best Picture, War Dance, They held their sec- torn area of Northern Uganda. which highlighted the Ugan- ond fundraiser on The students, along with Mr. dan children’s plight. His stu- February 28, out- McDonald, aim to raise aware- dents were inspired by a group side the dining hall ness at SBA of human rights of children from the Patongo before school, sell- photo by Allie Heirigs issues, while finding ways to refugee camp’s attempt to ing hot chocolate. Mr. McDonald presents a new opportunity to get involved to the members of get involved and make a dif- cope. One of the club’s the Global Outreach Club. During their meeting they discussed the continu- ference. The club’s slogan: “First Pa- continued proj- ation of their Ugandan mission as well as the issue of the inavilability of clean The Ugandan people have tongo, then the world,” sums ects is the bulle- drinking water in various regions. been caught in civil war be- up their mission. The club’s tin board outside tween government forces and first goal is to essentially, Mr. McDonald’s room in the a way high school students can focus on a different one each the rebel group, The Lord’s rescue as many Patongo chil- sophomore hallway. Updated help bring relief to children semester.” Resistance Army (LRA), for dren as possible. For the cost information about current hu- who are less fortunate, but The club meets every other the past 20 years. Children of $400, one child can leave man rights issues is posted on we hope by next year we can Tuesday during activity period are not only affected by the Patongo and go to a board- a regular basis. The club hopes branch out to other areas of in Mr. McDonald’s room. It is violence, they are forced to ing school where they benefit to use this as a medium to raise need as well,” said Katie Beth, open to all students; all that’s participate. Child soldiers are from education, nutrition, and general awareness. “Next year our plan is to take required is a passion to make a an all-too common forced re- safety. “The club has started out as world needs and issues and difference. Madonna Learning Center gives back Rachel Smith Gala hoped to raise $200,000 I are so thankful that we were Reporter and was able to not only reach able to find Madonna Learn- that goal, but to exceed it. ing Center which my sister Madonna Learning Center Around 650 people attended. has now attended for several is a private, faith-based school SBA years. The fac- for children ages 5-18 with Key ulty, students, and special needs. Every year the Club My family and families are great, school has a gala and auction mem- I are so thankful and my sister has to raise money. bers that we were able learned so much. Madonna Learning Center volun- to find Madonna My mother has was founded in 1969 by three teered become the head Benedictine Sisters. They also to set Learning of the Gala, and have a program for young up the Center works year-round adults called Building Inde- fund- trying to make it pendence Group. raiser. A few members went to a great event in order to give Saturday, February 25, was CBHS after school to help set back to the school. I always the 43rd Annual Gala and Auc- up on Friday, February 24. The try to help her as much as pos- tion. The fundraiser took place group leader was sophomore sible, which is why I thought photo by Carol VanCleave at Christian Brothers High Tara VanCleave. that some members of Key 45 children each year are enrolled in the Madonna Learning Cen- School in Heffernan Hall. The Tara said, “My family and Club could help out this year.” ter to maximize their social and emotional development. Students are encouraged to “Live It”

Zach Wiley assigned project. Mrs. Seboldt hours.” said Mrs. Giles, “But variety of projects through the the volunteers as ‘big brothers Sports Editor dubbed it the “Live It” project I really like how the service years. One that really sticks and sisters,’” said Mrs. Giles. because the students would be project brings a group of stu- out to them was when some Both teachers believe that Students at St. Benedict are required to go out and “live” dents together who maybe students got involved with the the students will get just as expected to perform service the service projects in real life share a common interest or Free Hugs Campaign, whose much out of these projects as hours and quite often, they situations, instead of just col- concern about an issue.” purpose was to spread love the people that they are help- think nothing of it. This is pre- lecting cans or money. Mrs. Giles went on to say through the power of a random ing. cisely why a couple of teach- Students are instructed to that this project is not about hug. “With these projects, we are ers gave birth to the “Live it” choose a social injustice that just going out and doing ser- Others have gone to nursing hoping to encourage our stu- projects. is prevalent in today’s cul- vice hours, but “it is also about homes and interacted with the dents to share the gifts that This idea was conceived dur- ture and volunteer to help the educating others – those who residents. One group visited a God has given them with their ing the 2008 – 2009 school cause. may need this service and Jubilee School and read to the community. We want them to year by senior theology teach- “I was excited to have my those who might want to get kids and played games with want to do ‘service hours’ long ers Mrs. Seboldt and Mrs. students getting out in the involved in helping.” them for an afternoon. “The after they leave SBA,” said Giles and is still a regularly community, doing service Both teachers have seen a children loved it and viewed Mrs. Giles. The Eagle’s Eye The Eye on News St. Benedict at Auburndale March 2012 5 Gut bacteria can -What’s Happening- classify people Lexie Heroux digest nutrients differently, at SBA? Reporter thus creating their specific tol- erances to food. Early on, scientists found that These microbiomes are what It’s time to write senior wills people belong to one of the four signal the stomach to eat more John Hofer mind and [adjective] body, do above examble, including blood types. Now, they have or to eat less and what also Editor-in-Chief hereby leave the following: words in bold, colons, etc. found a new way to categorize causes angst. Studies within Name of Recipient: item 1, Wills must be less than 400 humans: their bacteria. the last few years have shown It’s that time of year...time item 2, item 3 words. It has recently been discov- that weight gain and depres- for seniors to leave special Name of Recipient: item 1, Staff members reserve the ered that everyone’s body con- sion can be linked to gut bac- items and memories to their etc… right to edit any information tains three main kinds of eco- teria. classmates in their senior All wills must follow the deemed inappropriate. systems that bacteria live in: Viruses have also been said wills. Seniors may email Bacteroides, Prevotella, and to have an effect on humans their wills to the Eagle’s Ruminococcu. Even though as a result of the bacteria in Eye at seniorwills2012@ each person has all of these their digestion tract. Bacterio- yahoo.com. types, one is usually dominant. phages, which are live bacteria Wills must be sent as a People viruses, have Microsoft Word document with bacter- an effect on attachment. ia that most- Scientists have bacterial num- The wills need to be writ- ly consist found a new way bers and either ten in 10 point Times New of Bacteri- attack them or Roman, single spaced, and odes, easily to categorize co-exist with adhere to the following for- break down human beings: them. mat: simple sug- their bacteria. Specific I, NAME, of [adjective] ars and are gut bacteria able to di- might call for SBA appreciates German Culture gest most food well. However, a certain diet in order to main- John Hofer cluded signs posted around Milka, were served. when this bacterium escapes tain weight, metabolism, and Editor-in-Chief campus which featured Ger- The German Club has at- the intestine, it can cause in- health. man translations for common tracted many new members fectious abscesses that can be In order to prevent obesity school features. this year, under the leader- fatal. and diseases due to unique The SBA German Club re- The club hosted a German- ship of club president Louis When Prevotella is predomi- digestive bacteria, one should cently sponsored a school- themed bake sale in the middle Focht and vice president nant, people usually digest car- take probiotics and follow a wide “German Week” to of the week. The bake sale ta- Josh Mothersell. Plans are bohydrates and proteins more diet plan that suits their entero- celebrate the culture and ble was adorned with informa- underway to hold an end of efficiently. type. language of all German- tional posters about German the year celebration, with Ruminococcu bacteria, also With further research, sci- speaking nations. and Austrian facts. Traditional plans to also sell t-shirts. found in cattle, sheep and entists can eventually expose The special week began German desserts prepared by Meetings are held Tues- goats, allows hosts to adequate- more effective ways of losing on Monday, February 20, the students and candy such as days in Frau Sanders’s ly break down cellulose. weight, staying healthy, and and concluded on Friday, a popular European chocolate, classroom. The bacteria in one’s gut will avoiding many illnesses. February 24. The week in- Subject of Oscar winner Mu Alpha Theta hosts Pi Day is Auburndale graduate Sharon Masterson Reporter, Jason Smith and is Guest Reporter in the works for a full motion picture film in the future. Bill Courtney, a 1986 gradu- Bill told his players, whom ate of Auburndale, was a vol- he became very close to, unteer football coach for the “Football doesn’t build char- Manassas Tigers in 2009 when acter. It reveals it.” the Oscar winning documen- Bill and his wife have four tary Undefeated was filmed children and live in Memphis, about the team and Bill’s im- where Bill also has his busi- pact on the players. ness, Classic American Hard- It recently won the Academy woods, Inc. The company Award for Best Documentary won the Memphis Business Feature. The film was adapted Journal’s Small Business of from a Commercial Appeal the Year Award in 2007. article written by, then Prep Bill became familiar with Manassas because his busi- ness is located in the same neighborhood as the school.

Bill Courtney, an Auburn- dale graduate, was the topic of the documentary Unde- photo by Sharon Masterson feated. The film centered on The honors math club, Mu Alpha Theta, hosted Pi Day on February 29. They held a bake Courtney and the Manassas sale, pie eating competition, and threw pies in the faces of good-hearted faculty members after Tigers during 2009, when reaching their money goals to benefit the SBA Scholarship Fund. Pictured (Top left): Coach they won their first playoff Lear shows off his latest pie-face fashion. (Top right) Assistant principal Sondra Morris shares game in the high school’s 110 a light-hearted moment with her daughter, Clare, and friends after getting hit with a pie. (Be- year history. low) SBA boys gobble up pies during the first-ever Mu Alpha Theta Pie Eating Contest. The Eagle’s Eye St. Benedict at Auburndale The Eye on Features 6 March 2012 Yearbook senior helps make SBA years memorable Amanda Slade Yearbook since Reporter then, making her senior year her Out of all SBA students, there third year on the is only one student who is the staff. She is now yearbook head editor and copy both the head editor, National Honor Society editor and copy president, senior retreat leader, editor of the year- Mu Alpha Theta member, stu- book. dent ambassador, and Ameri- “Everything is can Eagle Outfitters employee. approved by me, She is a former SBA volley- and I read and see ball team member, Memphis everything that is Metro Competitive Volleyball going to be pub- Club player, and Latin Honor lished. I help ev- Society member—Jessie Peel. eryone when they During Jessie’s seventh and need it, and I also eighth grade years at Saint write many arti- Francis, she was a member of cles and different the SFA Yearbook staff. pieces for a vari- Her past experience as a staff ety of pages. Just member inspired her to apply like the rest of my for a spot on SBA’s yearbook staff, I spend a lot staff for her sophomore year. of time outside At that time, only one sopho- of class trying to photo by Amanda Slade more could be on the Year- make this year's SBA yearbook senior, Jessie Peel works hard in yearbook class to capture important high school memories for the book staff—and she claimed yearbook the best 2012 Talon. Jessie plans to attend the University of Memphis next year with hopes of going to law school one day to that spot. one yet.” follow in her father’s footsteps. “I wanted to be a part of There is also a and also cover designers. We Society president. He and Jes- ship position. It is my last year something that will help ev- yearbook “camp” that allows worked hard [to create] our sie were friends, and he en- at SBA and I wanted to help erybody remember their time yearbook staff members to get theme and layout before three couraged her to run for NHS make it the best possible.” at SBA and all the memories a head start on their year-long weeks of summer had even president of the 2011-2012 After graduating from SBA, they had,” she said. “I love project. passed. Our work is never school year. He thought Jes- and leaving a notable mark, knowing that all of this hard Last summer, Jessie, Ms. truly finished [even after the sie that would be a good lead- Jessie plans to attend the Uni- work will pay off in the end Ford (the Yearbook advisor), school year has ended],” said er and would be able to steer versity of Memphis and major when everyone has this book and six other Yearbook staff Jessie. NHS in a positive direction. in English or History. to look back on to relive the members traveled to Ole Miss Jessie joined the National Jessie also had her own rea- She wants to go to law school memories and moments we for their yearbook camp. Honor Society in her junior sons to run for president. at either Memphis or Vander- have captured.” “We met with representatives year. Then-senior Matt Mc- “I wanted to challenge my- bilt and become a lawyer like Jessie has been a member of from Balfour, our publisher, Curdy was the National Honor self and take on a large leader- her father, her role model. Food myths are exposed as false SACS visits SBA Rachel Hofer ficult for the body to break or stroke among healthy men Reporter down and use than fats, and and women who ate seven consumption of too many eggs per week versus those Avoid high fat foods at all carbohydrates can lead to fat that ate one per week. costs. Eating too many eggs buildup in the body. Although artificial sweet- raises your cholesterol. Com- The key to fat consump- eners seem like a good alter- plex carbohydrates should be tion is making sure it is the native to sugar, they should the main source of energy right kind of fat. The Har- usually be avoided. When the in your diet. The one thing vard School of Public Health body senses the sweetness of that these statements have conducted a study in which an artificial sweetener, it be- in common is that they are volunteers replaced much of gins to produce insulin. The all commonly believed food the saturated fat in their diets blood sugar level gets too myths. with polyunsaturated veg- low when there is no sugar There has been a fairly etable oil. This was found to intake, and this causes you to recent increase in the inter- significantly reduce the risk get hungry and start to eat. est of eating healthy. This of heart attack and stroke. These are just a few of the has resulted in the spread of Another source of a variety most commonly believed photo by Sharon Masterson false information about cer- of food myths are eggs. One myths about food. It is usu- The SACS (Southern Assoc. of Colleges and Schools) Commit- tain foods being mistaken as of the most common myths ally a good idea to double tee visited SBA March 6-7 to make sure that the school con- truths. about eggs is that brown eggs check your information about tinues to meet accreditation requirements. Superintendant of One of the most common are better than white eggs. what you eat. Memphis Catholic Schools, Dr. Mary McDonald, and the SBA myths about food is that high The color of the egg has no faculty were on hand to greet the committee. The committee fat foods should be avoided effect on its nutritional val- enthusiastically recommended SBA’s accreditation and Mr. Va- at all costs. The basis being ue; it is actually determined ladie rewarded the faculty and students with a school holiday. that a high fat diet will result by the color of the feathers in the buildup of excess fats of the hen that laid it. Hens TUITION keeps the school running is the in the body. However, the with white feathers lay white continued from page 1 generosity of alumni and other body actually uses fats for eggs, and hens with brown money to finance our school generous donators who sup- many different things includ- feathers lay brown eggs. programs, support our tuition port the school. ing building cell membranes It is also commonly thought assistance costs and fund “To be able to…keep our tu- and as an energy source. that eating eggs can raise bad campus upgrades,” said Lori ition as affordable as it is…is a The body uses fats as a cholesterol. A 1999 report Regis, Director of Alumni and remarkable tribute to so many. from the Harvard School of Development. That’s why we are so apprecia- source of energy more readi- Contrary to popular belief, ly than it uses carbohydrates. Public Health found no in- white eggs are just as healthy to St. Benedict doesn’t run on tive of the many donors to our Carbohydrates are more dif- creased risk of heart disease eat as brown eggs. tuition alone. Much of what school,” said Mr. Valadie. The Eagle’s Eye The Eye on Features St. Benedict at Auburndale March 2012 7 Vintage uniforms in high demand Mariah Bamrick of having a larger, multi-col- who graduated from SBA a Reporter ored school crest; this makes number of years ago. them more eye-catching than Senior Ferran Espin said, “I There is a select group of the standard navy and white got my blazer and tie from my students roaming the halls in crests on the current uni- 24 year old cousin who went uniforms that are owned by a forms. In a private school, to SBA.” This hand-me-down very few. Some may assume where everyone dresses alike, method is probably the best these students are the first to standing out while remaining way of getting hold of these obtain the newest uniforms in uniform can be a hard thing retro pieces. when, in fact, the crewneck to achieve. Senior Jessica Miller said, sweaters; yellow, blue, and Novelty is another aspect of “I’ve had to sew the sleeves red cardigans; jumpers with these uniforms which attracts on my cardigan so many a large, colored crest; navy student interest. Since these times, but I love it because it’s blazers; and ties with the uniforms are no longer sold at so comfortable!” school crest are actually some Parker Uniforms, the number Considering the age of these of the oldest SBA uniforms. of students who have them is uniforms, wear and tear will What makes these vintage continuously dwindling. be a common nuisance but uniforms so desirable? Color photo by Mariah Bamrick Most students who don these many students feel a few re- SBA students show off their vintage sweaters, ties, and cardigans. could be key. These retro uni- uniform pieces obtained them pairs are well worth the trou- From left: Sara Stukenborg (11), Nathan Stengel (12), Ainsley forms all share a characteristic from older siblings or friends ble. Leblanc (11), Kail Powers (12), and Mackenzie Logue (12). Prom fashion isn’t just for girls Marissa Boulanger around. Go by multiple stores Culture Editor and ask about packages ver- sus individual prices. Prom seems to be an es- Other options are to buy sential part of the high school each piece individually and experience. Much like Valen- independently, and to go off tine’s Day, prom sparks a fire the beaten path of traditional in a girl’s heart and a fire in formalwear stores. boys’ wallets. JCPenney sells pants for Finding a dress and shoes about $30 and most of their and accessories while figur- jackets range from $70 to ing out a hairstyle and make- $90. The store even sells shirt up selection are only part of sets that come with a shirt, the endless steps every girl bow tie, cummerbund, and takes in preparing for a good cuff links, and online they prom experience, but the un- have a vest set complete with photo by Connie Candebat-Ashbrand sung heroes in prom are boys. matching bow tie, euro tie, Seniors Matt Groendyke, Ben Schneider, John Hofer, Nathan Dancanson, and Brandon Jenkins Boys go through a lot, but the and pocket square. Both of model their tuxes at a party before last year’s Prom, which was called A Wild Night Under the Stars. biggest thing for a guy to get these packages are about $40, If you rent, there’s really not is a guy swimming in excess cummerbund is black. right is the outfit he wears. but be sure to give yourself much to do about a suit or tux- fabric or pants splitting from Fashion is the part of prom Prom is formal. Tuxedos are enough time to let online or- edo that doesn’t fit quite cor- a suit that was too tight. that plagues both genders. expected, suits accepted, but ders come in. rectly everywhere, but if you As for the ever-enduring Girls search for a dress for what a lot of people do not Just by shopping around and have your own, make sure it debates of cummerbunds ver- weeks, sometimes months, in realize is the cost of simply buying things individually, a fits well. sus vests and bow ties versus advance, and boys pay a lot renting a tux can outdo the guy can own his own tuxedo There are two main types of euro ties, it’s up to the person of money to wear something cost of a girl’s dress. for cheaper than an ill-fitting, tuxedo fit, Classic and Slim/ wearing them… or that per- they can’t even keep. Howev- The best advice to be offered worn-by-many rental. Modern. It doesn’t matter son’s date. The only rule of er, they are difficult tasks that is to shop around. Don’t just This is another thing boys which one a boy goes with, thumb in these dilemmas is usually pay off in the end. drop by Men’s Warehouse, should worry about in finding but it should be obvious he to be sure your tie and vest or So, this year at the Cadre rent a tux, and proceed to what to wear. Get everything chose one or the other. The cummerbund match, the only Building on April 14, have complain about prices. Look fitted. last thing a date wants to see exception being if your vest/ fun and look good doing it. Gaming alternative to grading scale Rachel Smith such as A’s, B’s, etc., students ing to make it through a level the tools and the confidence to was once considered to be a Reporter would “level up” at the end of a video game. be in control, which would be good tool in the work place as of a grading term. Students Gamifica- great assets well, but it was dismissed as Grades seem to be somewhat would receive bonus points tion is also to have go- faddish and invalid. Opposi- of a dreaded thing. What if, in- for extra work. Students could supposed Gamification is ing out into tion to gamification says that stead of grades, schools started also receive “badges” for to help col- showing great the world. it simply renames similar as- giving out badges, or points, turning their work in on time laboration When peo- pects in the classrooms. like a video game? This new or doing it correctly. Badges and socializ- promise in getting ple encoun- Despite some opposite, style of teaching and grading would basically replace letter ing between students to engage. ter a prob- English teacher, Mr. Allen is that is emerging is called gam- grades. Instead of receiving the students lem at work interested in the prospects of ification. higher grades, students would in the class- or in the this new teaching idea. Gamification is a more inter- receive more badges. room. Stu- real world, He said, “Gamification is active way of learning. It sets If students were to get a dents can work together or gamification would have an interesting idea that is up the curriculum like a video problem wrong, instead of engage in a bit of healthy taught them how to figure out showing great promise in get- game, an idea that may prevent getting marked down, they competition. Either way the a solution. ting students to engage in the students from disengaging and would attempt the problem students would be motivated Some critiques are that classroom activities and has zoning out. again in a new way in order to to get the work done. gamification would not - cre shown a marked improvement Instead of receiving grades solve it. It would be like hav- Gamification gives students ate real school experiences. It in their sense of agency.” The Eagle’s Eye St. Benedict at Auburndale The Eye on Culture 8 March 2012 Orpheum Theatre thrives BEALE STREET Katie Disalvo “The Orpheum Theatre is a show or an option to purchase Reporter non-profit organization and a ticket package. Every pack- MUSIC FESTIVAL continues to grow because of age consists of four shows on The Orpheum Theatre has the generous support of the each level of seating. FRIDAY, MAY 4 - been spreading culture in community,” according to the There are some concerns downtown Memphis for centu- official Orpheum website. associated with the Orpheum SUNDAY, MAY 6 ries. In 1809, the Grand Opera The theater is now managed Theatre including parking, and House was built on the corner by the Memphis Development transportation. Friday Girl Talk Volbeat of Main and Beale Street. Foundation and presents 10-12 Parking is available at sever- Past popular attractions con- Broadway shows a year as well al public lots surrounding the Lupe Fiasco My Morning Jacket sist of Broadway productions as musical acts, comedians, theatre but is not free. Since it Sponge Cola Florence and the Machine of Les Miserables, Phantom of and more. This spring, many may be difficult to secure a de- Breathe Carolina Needtobreathe the Opera, Wicked, and even different shows are being pre- cent parking space, patrons are Evanescence Johnny Winter screenings of classic movies sented by The Orpheum. advised to arrive at least 30-45 Megadeath Bernard Allision such as Breakfast at Tiffany’s The 2012 series includes minutes before curtain to take Three 6 Mafia Will Tucker and Gone with the Wind. shows such as: Celtic Wom- advantage of parking in the an, April immediate area. Saturday Anthony Hamilton Kenny Wayne Shepherd 6-7; Dan- Many people, especially iel Tosh of those who live in the down- Al Green Jane’s Addiction “Tosh.0,” town area, find that the best Dr. Dog Grace Potter and the Noc- April 8; form of transportation is the Black Lips turnals Cinderella, Memphis Area Transit Author- Big K.R.I.T. The Cult April 13- ity’s downtown trolley or the Sponge Cola Childish Gambino 15; and bus system. Pitbull Son Volt The Ad- An interesting program fea- Yo Gotti Drew Holcomb and the dams Fam- tured at the Orpheum is the Cold War Kids Neighbors ily, April Summer Institute. This is a Buddy Guy Gray Clark Jr. 24-29. hands-on workshop for high Later dates school sophomores, juniors, Sunday include Ed- and seniors which gives stu- Alison Kraus and Union Michael Franti and Spear- die Vedder, dents the experience of living Station head May 1 and a life in show business. The Civil Wars Wiz Khalifa Mamma Master Classes are taught by Jerry Lee Lewis Bush Mia, June local artists, Orpheum staff, The Head and the Heart Coheed and Cambria 5-10. and Broadway actors. The Or- Old 97’s Black Stone Cherry There is pheum is now accepting appli- Primus Prosevere a choice of cations for Summer Institute Zoogma Robert Randolph and the purchas- 2012. Herbie Hancock and His Family Band The stage of the Orpheum Theatre is host to many ing tickets Visit the official website for Charlie Musselwhite big names in comedy, music, and theatre. for a single more information. Band

Foster the People creates instant summer classic Katie Akin but the rest of its debut album, riddled chorus, could eas- fines Fos- News Editor Torches, is equally notewor- ily become the ballads blaring ter the thy. from car speakers in hotter People’s Composed of Mark Foster, Torches opens with “Helena months. ’s produced, (vocals, keyboards, piano, Beat,” the second song from electronic, indie dance pop alterna- synthesizers, guitar, pro- the album released as a single. tracks, like the aforementioned tive-pop gramming, percussion), Cub- “” exudes Fos- two, as well as “Call it What sound. bie Fink (bass and backing ter the People’s characteristic You Want,” are likely to turn The short vocals), and Mark Pontius electro-pop sound and has an living room floors into dance album is (drums and extra percussion), infectious toe-tapping back- floors this summer. fun and Foster the People is quickly ground beat. While still upbeat, like most carefree, becoming a well-known name “Color on the Walls (Don’t of the album, “I Would Do but after among music lovers. Stop)” is the third single from Anything For You” is a depar- listening After a recent high-profile Torches and one of the high- ture from the rest of Torches. through Grammy performance, Fos- lights of the album. The un- The tempo of “I Would Do it about ter the People is enjoying a controllably catchy hook asks Anything For You” is slower three swift rise to fame. Their hit you “Don’t stop, don’t stop, than other songs’ and Mark times, the single “” don’t stop talking to me,” and Foster’s vocals are more tame electronic has reached number one on listeners might have the same than on other tracks. dance Foster the People’s debut album, Torches, defines the Billboard’s Alternative Song request for Foster the People “Ooh la love, I fall into love tunes indie-pop band’s engergetic sound, as many radio chart, number three on the after enjoying “Color on the and it’s better this time than start to listeners have heard in their hit single “Pumped Up Rock Songs chart, and num- Walls.” ever before,” croons Foster in become Kicks.” ber three on the Billboard Hot Torches is a ready-made the chorus, creating a catchy repetitive. Foster the People’s debut al- 100. summer album and songs hook and perhaps a ballad for Foster’s unique vocals tie bum would make the perfect “Pumped Up Kicks” and its like “Houdini,” with its up- many a teenage relationship. together the ten-song album addition to any music library infectious, upbeat hook gave beat, electronic backing, and Clocking in at just a little and stand out as the key sell- lacking in energetic, boister- Foster the People its notoriety, “Waste,” with its harmony- over 38 minutes, Torches de- ing point. ous indie-pop music. The Eagle’s Eye The Eye on Culture St. Benedict at Auburndale March 2012 9 Anything Goes brings new talent Katie Akin to try to break up Hope and the ballad “Goodbye, Little the show progressed. Kyle, of “Be Like the Blue Bird” News Editor Evelyn. The trouble-making Dream, Goodbye.” Carmen as the aggressive, but hilari- had the audience roaring with trio ends up in several ridicu- again hushed the theater when ous, Moonface Martin made laughter and stands out as the SBA's Celebration Troupe lous situations for its efforts, she performed “All Through the perfect foil for Thomas's highlight of his performance. recently performed their sec- including posing as sailors, the Night” with Thomas. Billy. The chemistry between Both of the freshmen with ond show of the year, Anything Chinese travelers, and gang- Thomas Trouy and Kyle Van the two on stage was evident, leads, Kyle and Thomas, gave Goes, on March 1 through 4. sters – though the last of these Frank both made their debuts making their friendship be- outstanding performances in The nearly eight-decade old is not exactly a disguise for on the SBA stage in a big way lievable. Anything Goes and showed musical, with music and lyr- Moonface. in Anything Goes. Thomas Kyle was the breakout star they have bright futures on the ics by famed Cole Porter, was The show provided viewers played Billy Crocker as he of the production, delivering Saint Benedict stage. given new life on the Saint with toe-tapping tunes, eye- should be: cheeky, but endear- every line with perfect come- The next show to be per- Benedict Theatre stage. catching dance numbers, and ing. Billy could easily come dic timing and facial expres- formed at SBA is Shake- Anything Goes follows the side-splitting laughter. Ryan off as sleazy, but Thomas sions that could by themselves speare's A Midsummer Night's farcical romps and mishaps Cooper and Payton Powers, played him as charming, mak- give audiences fits of laughter. Dream. Performances will be that take place on the S.S. (a junior as Elisha Whitney), ing it easy to cheer for him as His accented, gruff rendition April 26-29. American, an ocean liner on brought uproarious laughter Anything Goes had a journey from New York to with their every appearance as many stars, in- London. The story focuses a goofy, well-meaning English cluding freshmen on Billy Crocker, (freshman lord and a brash, temporar- breakout talents Thomas Trouy), a young Wall ily blinded, (Moonface Martin such as Thomas Trouy (left). The Street broker, and his attempts steals his glasses for the ma- musical traces the to win the heart of a young heir- jority of the play), alcoholic. funny ways and ess named Hope Harcourt, (se- Mary Katherine Langley took shenanigans that nior Carmen Martinez). Hope, the important, well-known Thomas’ char- despite previous dreamed-up role of Reno Sweeney in full acter goes about breaking up the plans for a life with Billy, and swing, showing off her acting, engagement of the with encouragement from her dancing, and singing skills. girl he loves. emotional mother Evangeline, She crooned beautifully in the (senior Paige Scrivener), finds show's famous opening num- herself engaged to a wealthy ber “I Get a Kick Out of You,” Englishman Evelyn Oakleigh, doing Cole Porter proud. She (senior Ryan Cooper). was again particularly impres- In his many attempts to win sive in the show's title track, over Hope and to break off “Anything Goes.” Joined by her engagement, Billy meets the energetic chorus, Mary and teams up with “Public En- Katherine belted out the char- emy #13” Moonface Martin, acteristic tune of “Anything (freshman Kyle Van Frank), Goes,” all the while perform- who is stowed away on the ing an exciting tap number, S.S. American disguised as a closing the show's first act. priest. The two, together with Carmen Martinez's talent, Billy's old friend and evange- too, was evident from the list-turned-nightclub singer moment she first stepped on Reno Sweeney, (senior Mary stage. Carmen's awe-inducing Katherine Langley), work tire- voice left goosebumps on the lessly in several crazy schemes arms of audience members in photos by Sharon Masterson SBA teacher to star in Crossroads Amanda Slade performance of this season, SBA teacher Ryan Kathman family, and doing what’s right Crossroad Series Director. Reporter One-Ham Manlet, will be held rewrote the four-hour Hamlet in the face of difficulty. Art Edmaiston’s Mean on April 15 at 6:30 in the SBA into a one-hour and 15-min- “I hope students can take Scooter soul performance be- This year marks the eighth Theatre. It is “another in a tra- ute production, with only one [something] away from it,” gan this year’s concert series, season of the Crossroads Artist dition of bringing live theatri- actor—himself. He has been said Mr. Kathman. with SBA’s jazz band open- Concert Series. cal performance to SBA,” said working on the adaptation pro- Even though Shakespeare’s ing the performance. Edmais- The series’ next—and last— Mr. Link. cess since last summer. Hamlet is generally consid- ton and friends—jazz guitarist Ryan Kath- Mr. Kathman said one of the ered a tragedy, Hamlet and Logan Hanna, bass guitarist man, English challenges of writing the script One-Ham Manlet contain both Neal Bowen, and multi-instru- and Theater was writing it with only one humor and drama. mentalist Paul “Snowflake” teacher at St. actor to play all the characters, “I want to bring out the Taylor—played with all their Benedict, com- and “make the audience see humor in Hamlet,” said Mr. heart and soul for the first per- piled the four- all the different characters in- Kathman. “Trying to highlight formance. hour Shake- teract.” For example, in One- the comedy in it is one of my The second concert featured speare piece Ham Manlet, there is a play major goals.” acoustic guitarist Jimmy Da- of Hamlet into the hour-long within a play, a ghost story, The Crossroads Artist Con- vis with his Jimmy Daddy’s production and a swordfight. cert Series is a collection of Acoustic Songlist and Camp- of One-Ham In both One-Ham Manlet and four shows featuring talented fire Songs and was opened by Manlet. He will the original Hamlet, Prince artists performing in the SBA the Instrumental Music stu- be performing Hamlet meets his father’s Theatre. dents. the one man ghost, and he is ordered to take SBA’s Music Department The most recent concert fea- play April 15 at revenge on his father’s mur- created the series “to inspire tured soprano Mary Wilson, 6:30 in the SBA derer. While the plot might and educate audiences by of- with an opening by SBA’s Theatre. seem cliché, the play contains fering quality presentations in Show, Concert, and Chamber photo provided by Ryan Kathman themes such as contemplation a variety of musical styles and Choir. of life, death, morality, love, genres,” said Tom Link, the 10 The Eye on Sports Lacrosse teams get started Senior Zach Wiley Sports Editor

Lacrosse is a sport on the rise Signings all around the country and is recognized as one of the most exciting sports to watch. This has also resulted in a spiked interest in the sport at SBA. Heading up the coaching staff for the guys this year is first time head coach Chris Truckner. “Obviously, since this is my first year as head coach, it requires a lot more planning. This is my third year photo by Zach Wiley photo by Sharon Masterson in the lacrosse program so I The Saint Benedict boys lacrosse team huddles up between quar- John Bussenger signs his National Letter of Intent to play foot- am familiar with most all of ters at their game against the Briarcrest Saints. ball for the Ithaca Community College Sea Vikings. Seated the athletes and their playing (from left) mother Jennifer Bussenger, John Bussenger and styles. Our offensive and de- on his expectations. said Nathan Ballard about his father Robert Bussenger. Standing (from left) SBA Assistant fensive ideals have remained This team is filled with tal- team’s work ethic. Football Coach Chris Jordan and SBA Head Football Coach basically the same, which has ent and experience boasting Nathan is also being looked Mike David. kept a certain continuity with a roster of 12 seniors, 11 of at by college coaches and the athletes.” which are returning from last plans to make a decision in the Coach Truckner is assisted by year’s team. These players coming weeks. Notable col- Coach Burton Kirk, who was include TheNathan Eagle’s Ballard, MattEye leges that have shown interest the president of the lacrosse Chernauskas, Patrick Clancy, are Trine University (Angola, team when he was at LSU, and MurphySt. Benedict Hill, Will atMacyauski, Auburndale IN), John Carroll University former SBA lacrosse player Will Mitchell,March John Patterson,2012 (Cleveland, OH), and Tampa Garret Wimberly (2007). Cody Person, Joe Quinn, Tan- University (Tampa, FL). “My expectations are to have ner Sebren, Mike Steele, and The girls lacrosse team has a winning season and enter Craig Thillen. been getting impressively bet- into the playoff for our divi- “Our team has come a long ter since their first season. sion. My personal goal is to way from last season, we This year will be no different, photo by Sharon Masterson beat Briarcrest. This year worked hard this off-season, according to head coach Ann Molly Wagner signs her National Letter of Intent to play soccer we lost one game to them in and we continue to come out Pong-Czernecki. for the Texas Luthern Unniversity Bulldogs. Seated (from left) a very embarrassing way. I every day and work hard in The girls also boast an im- father Mark Wagner, Molly Wagner, mother Steffie Wagner. want to now split the series practice. We look forward to pressive roster filled with 11 Standing (from left) SBA principal George Valadie, SBA soccer with them,” said Coach Kirk getting some W’s this season,” seniors: Katie Byrnes, Caitlin coaches Julie Knowles and Jack Schenkel. King, Zoee Klinger, Rebekah Little, Jessica Miller, McK- enna Mundy, Meghan Padial, Olivia Ross, Jeddah Salera, Alexa Tooker, and Amanda Verhaak. The girls already started the season off strong by beating their rivals St. Agnes 13-7, making a statement that they are a team to look out for this season. Coach Pong is also assist- ed by Kat Jordan, Allie Ste- photo by Sharon Masterson Katelyn Graham signs her National Letter of Intent to play vens, and Samantha Thomp- soccer for the Christian Brothers University Buckeneers. Seat- photo by Zach Wiley son. Both Coach Stevens and ed (from left) mother Frances Graham, Katelyn Graham and Ann Pong-Czernecki coaches the Saint Benedict girls lacrosse Coach Thompson played la- father Richard Graham. Standing (from left) SBA girls soccer team during halftime of their game against the St. Agnes Stars. crosse at SBA. coach Julie Knowles and Collierville Lobos Club soccer coach Mike Knowles Boys soccer kicks off season

Zach Wiley include Matt Brint, Trevor He also expects both Matt Sports Editor Cooke, Nathan Duncanson, Brint and Luke Griesmer to Luke Griesmer, Anthony provide senior leadership Monti, and Matt Murphy. since they have been on the The SBA boys soccer team Coach Brannigan talked about varsity team since their fresh- exceeded expectations last how important his seniors men year. year and they would be very were in their quest for success. Coach Brannigan has mod- happy to achieve the same “Seniors in the soccer program est expectations for this sea- success this year, according to are crucial team members in son, “We have a lot of talented photo by Sharon Masterson head coach Andy Brannigan. helping to integrate incoming players but it is going to take Cody Quon signs his National Letter of Intent to play football “Last season, the varsity team players, especially freshman,” time getting them all to work for the University of Memphis Tigers. Seated (from left) sister Erica Quon, mother Connie Quon, Cody Quon, father Parris beat Ensworth to advance to said Coach Brannigan, “and as a team.” He also added that Quon. Standing (from left) Principal George Valadie, basket- the State Quarterfinals for the he would love for his team to as a coach I expect all of my ball coach Caleb Marcum, asst. football coach Chad House, first time in the program's his- players, especially the upper- have an opportunity to repeat head football coach Mike David, assistant football coaches tory.” last year’s success as state classmen, to act as leaders, Chris Jordan, Philip Valle and Greg Magnifico. Seniors on this year’s squad teachers, and teammates.” quarterfinalists. The Eagle’s Eye The Eye on Sports St. Benedict at Auburndale March 2012 11 Track and Field hopes to build on past successes Allie McNamara Graham (300 hurdles), and While trying to rebuild off Reporter Daniel LaForce (4x800 relay) of last year’s success and fac- are at the head of the team, ing injuries, the team remains As spring sports begin prac- hoping to defend their titles. positive and is working hard to tices, one team that is off to a The team is hard at work, achieve victory. quick start is SBA track and getting used to new sprint They recently competed at field. Track and field this year coaches Josef McLeod and the Shelby County Jamboree, is led by head coach Dianna Jim Epley, and enjoying some along with approximately 15 Cervetti, assisted by high challenging workouts such as other DI and DII schools. Se- jump coach Janet Daleke, hill sprints and the Five-Min- nior Josh Stoddard tied the throwing coach Don Wil- ute Drill. SBA school record with his liams, and sprint coaches Jim Coach Epley said, “I try to high jump at 6’. Other notable Epley and Josef McLeod. develop workouts that are both victories included a sweep of Last year, the girls track team fun and challenging.” the 4x800 relays by both the was ranked fourth in the re- Unfortunately, the team has boys and girls. Madison Less- gion and all of the girls’ relay also been inflicted with a few ley and Mayson Morrissett teams qualified for State. The early season injuries. Senior took 2nd and 3rd in the 3200m boys set a new school record sprinter Allie Cumings tore photo by Ted Paduck and Madison Smith placed 3rd Senior Josh Stoddard places third in the high jump event at the and were the Region Champi- her ACL during soccer season overall in the 1600m race. Shelby County Jamboree. His jump of 6’ tied the SBA high jump ons in the 4x800 relay. and is trying to recover. An- “Coach Cervetti tells us that record which was set in 2003 by Reggie Peyton. The team is led by three other senior sprinter, Maddie track runners are beautiful and returning Region Champi- Barbier, landed wrong during that track is fast, fast, FAST,” throw, hurdle, and soar above other exciting season of SBA ons. Last year’s victors, Dee a long jump practice but is cur- said senior Daniel LaForce. “I the competition.” Track and Field!” said Coach Blakely (shot put), Katelyn rently on the mend. expect the Eagles to jump, run, “I am looking forward to an- Cervetti. No horseplay: Triple Crown is Wealthiest Athletes the pinnacle of horse racing Allie McNamara tucky Derby is a race for the fore the . of All Time Reporter nation’s top thoroughbreds. It was named after the colt The Derby is referred to as who won the Dinner Party On the first Saturday in the “Run of the Roses” and Stakes, which was a two mile Michael Schumacher May, as tradition goes, the has even come to be known long race, in 1870. The first – Formula 1 Racing – crowd at Churchill Downs as “the most exciting two , a distance 1 $1.2 Billion in Louisville, Kentucky will minutes in sports.” All con- of 1.1875 miles was raced by be roaring in excitement dur- tending thoroughbreds must only seven horses and was ing the annual running of the exemplify high rankings and won by a colt named Survi- Tiger Woods Kentucky Derby. The Ken- winnings in their two-year- vor, who won by ten lengths, – Golf – tucky Derby is one of the old season, must have all which is still today the lon- $900 Million 2 biggest races in the world of authentic genealogy papers gest winning distance ever at thoroughbred horse racing. to prove the horse meets all the Preakness. The Derby, however, makes graded race standards, and all As a tradition of the Preak- up only one third of the high- must be three years of age to ness, as soon as the winner Michael Jordan est achievement in thorough- compete. has been declared official, a – Basketball – bred racing, the Triple Crown The Kentucky Derby, which painter lifted by a cherry pick- 3 $870 Million title. was first raced in 1875, was er crane is hoisted on top of The Triple Crown title is a 1.5 mile race until it was the replicated Old Clubhouse given to the few horses that shortened the very next year copula in the winner’s circle David Beckham are able to win three of the to 1.25 miles. The statue of to paint the famous weather – Soccer – biggest races consecutively, the first victor of the- Ken vane in the winner’s colors. $722 Million 4 which are the Kentucky Der- tucky Derby, a colt named The horse’s color and the by, the Preakness Stakes, and Aristides, stands in the gar- color of the silks are painted the . Since den behind the clubhouse, onto the weather vane, where Kimi Räikkönen 1919 when the Triple Crown proudly showing Churchill they will remain until the next – Formula 1 Racing – title was first won, there have Downs’ history and tradition. year’s Preakness. 5 $528 Million only been 11 horses to achieve The building of the road to This year’s Preakness Stakes this title, the last being in the Triple Crown did not real- will be raced on May 19, 1978. Among these winners ly begin until the early 1900s 2012, leading to the final race are Sir Barton in 1919, War when the winners of the Ken- for the Triple Crown. Are pro athletes paid too much? Admiral in 1937, tucky Derby began to be en- The third and final jewel in “Yes,” according to 87% of 113 interviewed Saint Benedict in 1948, in 1973, tered in the Preakness Stakes the Triple Crown is the Bel- students, ranging in age and gender and Affirmed in 1978. and then after, the Belmont mont Stakes. Taking place in As the first jewel of the Stakes. in Elmont, New Triple Crown, The Preakness Stakes takes York, the Belmont Stakes the Ken- place on Pimlico Race Course is the longest of all Triple in Baltimore, Crown races at 1.5 miles and No Maryland. is considered the most chal- The Preak- lenging among contenders. ness This year the Belmont will Stakes be raced on Saturday, June 9, was 2012, ending the last race of Yes first the Triple Crown, hopefully run in adding another member to the 1873, two few who have won the Triple years be- Crown title. 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